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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,154.62, 36,096.52 and 15,544.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,154.62, 36,096.52 and 15,544.24 is: 21,452.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,154.62 : 36,096.52 = 15,544.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,154.62/36,096.52 = 15,544.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,154.62x = 36,096.52 × 15,544.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,154.62x = 561,092,970.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,092,970.04/26,154.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,452.92

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